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Tyler Hooks

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Tyler Hooks

LiveRC Reporter

 tyler@liverc.com

Tyler Hooks is a recent college graduate with a BBA in management and a Minor in Communications from St. Edwards University as well as a ROAR Stock National Champion and was apart of the IFMAR World Championship USA team in 2016. Tyler is currently an Editor as well as in the Advertising department at Live Race Media and frequently is apart of the broadcast team at major events.

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Latest From Tyler

  • Media
    New JConcepts 2wd Front Pin Swag Pre-Mounts
     The new popular JConcepts Pin Swag tire is now available pre-mounted on yellow and white wheels for 2wd 1/10th front buggy applications.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 9, 2023, 7:46 a.m. View Comments
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    New Optima FX and Bullitt Boost Backplate
     This famous Optima boost backplate design is now available for FX bases engines.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:44 a.m. View Comments
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    New Infinity Hauler Bags
     Infinity has released new medium 2-drawer bags and large 3-drawer carrying bags for cars, parts, and accessories.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:16 a.m. View Comments
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    New Exotek XB Vader XB2 Drag Chassis Conversion
     Exotek has released a carbon fiber drag chassis conversion for Xray XB2 buggies from 2016-current.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:24 a.m. View Comments

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    Nosram Signs Lee Martin
     Nosram is thrilled to announce that Lee Martin has joined Team Nosram and will use the batteries in all his Schumacher R/C Racing and Nemo Racing Agama Racing rides.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:29 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 INS Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts Report
     The JConcepts crew headed over to SDRC for the 2023 Winter Indoor Nationals presented by JConcepts, check out the race report and results from the event.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 8, 2023, 7:37 a.m. View Comments
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    New Redcat Racing RDS Drift Car
     Redcat is banging on the doors of the competition, by releasing a competition spec rear wheel drive drift car, the Redcat RDS.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:17 a.m. View Comments
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    Sterling Joins Pro Motion
     Pro Motion is proud to announce the signing of Ben Sterling.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:43 a.m. View Comments

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    Maker Joins Sunpadow
     Sunpadow is happy to announce that Ryan Maker, mutli-winner of the Australian National Championship, has officially joined the Sunpadow team.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:22 a.m. View Comments
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    Bayer and Gotzl Leave Hobbywing
     Martin Bayer announced last week that he left Hobbywing and Max Gotzl has done the same early this week.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Swiss Championship Round 1
     Check out the results from the first round of the 2023 Swiss Championship.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 7:28 a.m. View Comments
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    LED Tuning Screwdriver With The Drake
     Adam Drake took some time this week to talk about the new LED Tuning Screwdriver offered by The Drake Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 7, 2023, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

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    Champlin, Orlowski, and Neumann Win 2022/23 EOS Finals
     Broc Champlin, Michal Orlowski, and Jorn Neumann took the modified class wins at the 2022/23 EOS Finals. Check out the modified podiums here.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 23, 2023, 9:24 p.m. View Comments
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    New Hitec RDX2 1000 Charger and AD350 Discharger
     With a sleek modern design and easy-to-transport handle, the RDX2 1000 is the AC/DC powerhouse you need to charge your high-capacity battery packs at rapid rates.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2023, 7:15 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Snowbirds On-Road Podiums
     Check out some of the podium pictures from the 2023 Snowbirds On-Road event portion. Congratulations to Bruno Coelho and Mark Rheinard on the modified class wins.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 24, 2023, 11:32 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 LSR Speedway Ice Breaker Results
     Check out the results from the 2023 Ice Breaker at LSR Speedway. The race boasted over 220 entries at the popular Norcal Facility!
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2023, 8:05 a.m. View Comments

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    2023 GT World Championships Stage 1 Report
     Check out the stage one report from the 2023 IFMAR GT World Championships.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 6, 2023, 7:48 a.m. View Comments
  • Media
    OS Speed B21 Ronda Drake 2 First Pictures
     Check out the first pictures of the new OS Speed B21 Ronda Drake 2 Engine.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 7:53 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 SDOCS Frenzy Results
     Check out all the podiums from last weekend's SDOCS Frenzy at D&J Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 8:09 a.m. View Comments
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    Tekno RC Tool Overview [VIDEO]
     Have a seat with Kayty Roxberry as she does a quick run through of the tools Tekno RC currently offers, and how to use them.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 7:25 a.m. View Comments

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    New Racecraft USA Flock Foil Flomingo Color
     The popular Racecraft USA Flock Foil is now available in Flomingo which is a Flo-Pink color.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 7:20 a.m. View Comments
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    New R1 Wurks V21-SS Motors
     All new from R1 Wurks is the V21-SS motors, the can is 6mm shorter and 6 grams lighter than the regular V21-S motors.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 7:44 a.m. View Comments
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    Fischer Development LED Tuning Screwdriver
     Billy Fischer has designed a nice LED tuning screw driver for the night vision challenged pit-people. Available now at The Drake Racing.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 3, 2023, 7:34 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 ROAR 1/10th Electric Dirt Off-Road Nationals Flyer
     Hobbytown Columbus has released their flyer for the 2023 ROAR 1/10th Scale Electric Dirt Off-Road Nationals.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 22, 2023, 7:04 p.m. View Comments

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    New Reedy Zappers SG5 4800mah and 4000mah Shorty 2S Packs
     Reedy Zappers SG5 HV-LiPo LP shorty batteries feature a new hard case design and state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in cell manufacturing and battery construction.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 2, 2023, 7:27 a.m. View Comments
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    New SMJ Aluminum Lower Shock Spring Retainer
     SMJ has released a new aluminum shock spring retainer for use with shock springs with an inside diameter of 13.0~14.0mm. It allows the shock spring to be installed 1mm lower than standard retainers.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 2, 2023, 7:16 a.m. View Comments
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    New Willspeed Hard 12mm Front Springs
     Willspeed has added to their very popular range of 12mm springs, they have added two harder front options, green and blue.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 2, 2023, 7:36 a.m. View Comments
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    Teghesi Joins RC Project
     RC Project is thrilled to announce that Fabrizio Teghesi has joined the team to use and test products for the HB Racing vehicles.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 1, 2023, 7:21 a.m. View Comments

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    New Genius RC GTC8.23 Kit
     The Genius GTC8.23 Nitro is a high-performance 1:8 scale model car, designed especially for use in competition. The Genius GTC8.23 is the evolution of its successful predecessor Genius GTC8.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 1, 2023, 7:53 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 JConcepts Winter Dirt Oval Nationals Results
     Check out the results from the JConcepts Winter Oval Nationals hosted by Indy RC World this past weekend which boasted over 140 entries.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 1, 2023, 7:41 a.m. View Comments
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    New Donathen RC Custom Radio Wheels
     Donathen RC would like to announce their new line of custom radio wheels.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 1, 2023, 7:16 a.m. View Comments
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    Industry Analytics: Weekly Stats [1/25 - 2/1]
     The Livetime Scoring System still continues to have weeks in the 17,000+ entry range with 1/10th Scale Electric Off-Road and Dirt Oval leading the way this week. #IndustryAnalytics
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 22, 2023, 3:14 p.m. View Comments

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    Contreras Jr. Laps at The Dirt [VIDEO]
     The Drake captured some laps of Frankie Contreras Jr. at The Dirt recently.
    Tyler Hooks Feb. 1, 2023, 7:10 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 Florida RC Championship Series Round 1 Results
     Check out all of the podiums from the first round of the 2023 Florida RC Championship Series held at Dean's All Out RC this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:56 a.m. View Comments
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    New Sweep Racing Nanobite Tires
     The Sweep Racing Nanobite 1/8th Buggy tires are designed for Hard pack, Blue grooved, and oiled track conditions.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:30 a.m. View Comments
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    Ran Out of Talent: Episode 120
     Ryan Greening is back on episode 120 of the Ran Out of Talent podcast this past weekend.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:59 a.m. View Comments

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    New Motiv RC Motor Analyzer Quick Connect Chamber
     The Motiv RC Quick Connect motor chamber comes pre wired and ready to plug into your Hobbywing or Motorlyser motor analyzer.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:35 a.m. View Comments
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    Neumann Signs With Nova Engines
     Jorn Neumann has signed with Nova Engines for 2023.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:38 a.m. View Comments
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    2023 USRC 1/8th Scale Championship Series Round 1 Results
     Check out the results from the first round of the 2023 USRC Championship Series held at Adrenaline RC Raceway.
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 8:17 a.m. View Comments
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    2022/23 ETS Series Finals Results
     The ETS Season #15 2023/23 is history. ETS has crowned the race winners and overall champions at the amazing season finale in Daun – and what a weekend it was. Fully packed of action, fun, and high-class RC racing. Find out what happened on Sunday, a
    Tyler Hooks Jan. 31, 2023, 7:24 a.m. View Comments

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